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Scouts earn railroading merit badge

| 03 Sep 2014 | 02:34
    Mr. Coxton, Museum Educational Counselor; Lucas Helms, Troop 77; Abhay Byadgi, Troop 76; John Babbitts, Troop 76; Gavin Brazanskas, Troop 76; Zane Papula, Troop 77; Jake Mills, Troop 76; Nick Azzolini, Troop 76; Daniel Bradley, Troop 77; and John Anthony Cirello, Troop 76.
    Mr. Coxton, Museum Educational Counselor; Lucas Helms, Troop 77; Abhay Byadgi, Troop 76; John Babbitts, Troop 76; Gavin Brazanskas, Troop 76; Zane Papula, Troop 77; Jake Mills, Troop 76; Nick Azzolini, Troop 76; Daniel Bradley, Troop 77; and John Anthony Cirello, Troop 76.

Boy scouts from both Shohola Troop #76 and Matamoras Troop #77 participated in a “Railroading Merit Badge Program” held, several weeks ago, at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Lancaster County, Pa.

The day long workshop featured various railroad–themed activities, which included: hands-on interactions with museum artifacts; a G-scale railroad simulation; a railroad technology and car tour; and multiple demonstrations.

The scouts also had an opportunity to ride on the Strasburg Rail Road. The multi-faceted purpose of this badge is for the scouts to learn about the history of railroading, its place in modern society, careers in railroading, and hobbies that are related to railroading. As each scout met the requirements for the Railroading Merit Badge, they reported that they had learned a great deal and had a memorable time accomplishing this goal.